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'Discovering Pennethorne’s was a revelation'

Pennethorne’s Cafe and Bar, Somerset House

Mon—Fri 8am—10pm, Sat 10am—10pm, Sun closed The blurb Named for Sir James Pennethorne, the architect of the New Wing of Somerset House, where it is located, Pennethorne’s reinvents post-work drinks...
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'They do not always hit their target, but when they do get it right it is excellent'

Kensington Quarter

Mon—Fri 6.30am—10.30pm, Sat—Sun 7am—10.30pm The style: Adjacent to Hotel Indigo, within a stone’s throw of Earls Court tube station, Kensington Quarter is the latest addition to the Quarter Group, aiming...
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'The worst part of it was how it showed up our (lack of) willpower to resist the menu'

Novikov Italian

Mon—Sat midday—12.45am, Sun midday—11pm The style: Novikov has been a popular dining option since Arkady Novikov opened it, his first foray into the London restaurant scene, back in 2012. Its...
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Ellie Rose

What do you think makes a successful song—what is most important in music? I think a song should be relatable, lyrics that reflect feelings are important to me. How did...
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Annalisa Collard of Annalisa Maria Millinery

Annalisa Maria Millinery

How did you get bitten by the millinery bug, and how did you learn the practical skills of the trade? It’s so cliched, but I can trace the idea of...
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gladiator sandals

Spring fashion fever

As it finally—if inconsistently—starts to warm up and the blue skies of spring peek out from behind the winter clouds, it’s time to start looking ahead to afternoons in the...
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Champagne flutes glasses coupes

Bubble and Chic

Gold floral patterned, mouth-blown classic champagne flute, £29.99 for six, by Shabby Store. Available from www.shabbystore.co.uk Contemporary heavy-based Moya champagne flute, £23 for two, by LSA International. Available from www.hurnandhurn.com...
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Tombo
'Tombo is certainly a delightful find, in its simple and cleanly sophisticated focus'

Tombo

Mon—Sun 11.30am—9.30pm The style: South Kensington’s Tombo, recently refurbished and reopened, labels itself ‘London’s first authentic Japanese café and delicatessen’ with good reason, with their unique, authentic range of Japanese...
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'A restaurant experience that already has the makings of a masterpiece'

CANVAS by Michael Riemenschneider

Open Tue—Sat 6pm—11pm The style: CANVAS, near Sloane Square, is actually the second incarnation of Michael Riemenschneider’s restaurant, having moved from their original Marylebone location in order to gain space....
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Katy Simpson

Katy Simpson

You started your career in fashion – what prompted your move into toiletries/cosmetics? I started to work on accessories such as shoes, bags, leather gifts and gift sets. I was...
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